https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/wto-membership-could-boost-ethiopias-economy-even-trade-group-faces-crisis-2026-04-02 Summary:Ethiopia is preparing to join the World Trade Organization after more than two decades of negotiations, marking a pivotal shift in its economic and foreign policy trajectory. The decision reflects both a strategic response to persistent domestic economic challenges—including high inflation, foreign currency shortages, and mounting debt—and a broader ambition to integrate more fully into the global economic system…. Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czrepkppnl1o Summary: The BBC article reports that Somalia is preparing to begin its first offshore oil drilling project, marking a historic milestone for the country. The initiative is being carried out with significant support from Turkey, including technical expertise and security assistance. Somalia is believed to have vast untapped oil reserves, but decades of conflict and instability have delayed exploration…. Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-says-it-will-receive-third-country-deportees-under-new-deal-with-us-2026-04-05 Summary:The United States has reached an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo to accept third-country deportees, meaning migrants who are not Congolese nationals may be sent there after removal from the U.S. The deal is part of a broader effort to manage migration by relocating individuals to countries willing to receive them. Congo will host these deportees temporarily,… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/namibia-intervenes-protect-consumers-fuel-prices-rise-2026-03-27 Summary: Namibia’s government announced a temporary 50% reduction in fuel levies to shield consumers from rising fuel costs driven by Middle East conflict-related oil price volatility. The measure will last at least three months, funded through the country’s National Energy Fund. Despite the intervention, fuel prices will still increase in April, with petrol rising by about N$2.50 per litre… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-rand-range-bound-middle-east-conflict-weighs-risk-sentiment-2026-03-27 Summary: South Africa’s rand remained stable within a narrow range as investors closely monitored ongoing tensions in the Middle East. The currency’s steadiness reflects cautious market sentiment after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed planned attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, easing immediate fears but maintaining uncertainty. As a risk-sensitive currency, the rand is heavily influenced by global geopolitical developments, particularly… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/un-adopts-ghanas-slavery-resolution-defying-resistance-us-europe-2026-03-25 Summary: The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Ghana-led resolution declaring slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations. Supported by 123 countries, it faced opposition from the United States and Israel. The non-binding measure urges formal apologies, financial compensation, and the return of cultural artifacts. While praised as a major symbolic step toward justice, critics… Read more »
https://www.dw.com/en/kenya-somalia-border-al-shabab-al-qaeda-attacks-militants/a-76100159 Summary: Since 2011, the land borders between Kenya and Somalia have been closed; in 2023, they were going to reopen the border until Somalian insurgency group Al-Shabab killed multiple civilians and officers in Kenya. Kenyan president Ruto recently announced that the border will reopen soon, and many people from both countries are excited. Especially because traders on both sides… Read more »
https://www.arise.tv/nigeria-denies-paying-n2bn-ransom-for-st-marys-papiri-pupils-in-niger-opposition-demands-transparency Summary: The Federal Government of Nigeria has denied claims that it paid a 2 billion dollar ransom to Boko Haram to secure the release of students abducted from St. Mary’s School, Papiri. The government called the allegation false and baseless and reaffirmed its official policy against ransom payments. They said the children’s release was due to security operations and… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/2/25/hundreds-return-from-burundi-to-drc- -border-shut-by-m23-fighting-reopens Summary: M23 rebels have been capturing DRC cities such as Uriva on a higher scale since 2025, when the longstanding conflict escalated further. On December 9, M23 took full control of Uriva. This resulted in thousands of civilians crossing the Kavimvira–Gatumba border into Burundi, a country already hosting thousands of refugees, but the border post closed soon after…. Read more »
